Category: Family Law
Category: Family Law
Custody And Visitation Vs. Parenting Time
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Most most people think in terms of custody and visitation, when they think of their children. However, the courts are moving away from such terminology because custody denotes possession and control and that is not appropriate when discussing children. The same for visits, one no longer visits with their children but one exercises parenting time. These changes in terminology reflect the courts position of moving from a traditional custodial arrangement (where one par[ ... ]
Best Interests Of The Child: Family Law In Massachusetts
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Divorce happens to strong people who are good parents. But, during divorce proceedings, it’s important for the splitting couple to remember that making decisions are for the best interests of the child and not the best interest of the parents. It’s hard for mothers and fathers to avoid selfishness and keep their children all to themselves when there is another parent involved who loves the children and desires to care for them a[ ... ]
Flexibility And Communication During Your Divorce Process
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
When you go through a divorce, it will be one of the most difficult and trying times in your life. When you have children involved, it makes the situation much worse. It’s in everyone’s best interest to try to get through the divorce process without conflict, so that everyone involved can move on with their lives, and that your children can adjust to their new normal. Here, we’ll provi[ ... ]
Three Things You Might Not Know About Divorce In Massachusetts
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
No one expects to need a divorce, so understandably many people are unfamiliar with the aspects of Massachusetts family law they will have to navigate once divorce proceedings begin. Here are three things you should know about divorce law in MA. Where to file for divorce: If either party lives in the county where they both lived together as a couple, file at that county’s&n[ ... ]
Reasons To Have A Postnuptial Agreement
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Though most people have heard about a prenuptial agreement, not many have heard about postnupital agreements. These agreements, also called post-marriage agreements, are exactly what they sound like. They are made by a couple after marriage. Similar to prenuptial agreements, they are made to protect both parties in the event of divorce. These agreements spell out how everything will get divided if the marriage ends. Included should be information about, not o[ ... ]
Modifying Child Support In Massachusetts: What Are My Options?
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
The amount of child support you or your ex-spouse pays may have been sufficient when the court made the ruling, but sometimes what worked previously doesn’t work for the long haul. To obtain more child support or lower the amount you pay, you must work with your child’s other parent to do so or have a judge make a new order. As you navigate the child support modification&nbs[ ... ]
How Social Media Can Impact A Divorce
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Before Facebook launched to the public in 2006, most people had never heard the term “social media.” Only internet nerds and computer geeks knew much about it. Fast forward to today and social networking is a large part of many people’s lives. It includes not only posting and sharing on Facebook but also on Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and other internet platforms. Social media is changing how people communicate and interact with each oth[ ... ]
Child Support And Parenting Time: How Are They Related?
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Massachusetts law determines child custody cases on the basis of the “best interest of the child.” The best interest of the child drives every decision the court makes, including the amount of time the child will spend with each parent (“parenting time”), as well as the amount of child support the non-custodial parent will pay the custodial parent. What is Parenting Time? Parenting time refers to the amount of time the child[ ... ]
Joint Custody Tips: It’s Important To Be Civil
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
When it comes to child custody, many people agree that joint custody is the best option. After all, it allows the child to spend time with both parents, and it allows both parents to be able to see their child. Plus, it also helps break up the financial cost of taking care of the child, which can make things easier for everyone who is involved. However, there is one important thing that you will need to rem[ ... ]
Divorce Modifications
- June 4, 2020
- Family Law
Considerable time and effort goes into negotiating the average divorce. Many are surprised that sometimes, months, or even years, afterwards, they discover that it still isn’t quite right. Perhaps an important life event has created new circumstances that make changing a divorce decree necessary. Modifications make a do-over possible, so to speak. Custody & Visitation[ ... ]
